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Rivanilton de França

b. 1981

Footballer

Association football player
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About Rivanilton de França

Born 1981. Rivanilton de França is a Brazilian association football player.

Rivanílton de França (born 12 May 1981), also known as Rivan, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Career Rivan was born in Sergipe. After playing with Vitória de Santo Antão and Cruzeiro, in 2001, he moved to Serbia and signed with top league club FK Rad. He made three appearances in the 2001–02 First League of FR Yugoslavia. He signed a contract but, after not getting many chances, he was loaned to FK Hajduk Beograd. After a couple of years, he returned to Brazil to play in the giant Vitória. His second European adventure was in Portugal where he played one season in Gil Vicente F.C. in the Portuguese Liga.

Afterwards he represented Boca Júnior, Itaúna, São Domingos and América (SE).

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Important facts

Born
12 May 1981, Sergipe
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Brazil

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rivanilton de França?

footballer

When was Rivanilton de França born?

Rivanilton de França was born on 12 May 1981 in Sergipe.

What is Rivanilton de França's occupation?

Rivanilton de França is an association football player.

What nationality is Rivanilton de França?

Rivanilton de França is Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rivanilton de França

· Wikidata: Q7336985

· DBpedia: Rivan (footballer)

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